Modernization
GSA assists agencies with data center consolidation
GSA helping federal agencies manage OMB data center directive.
Digital Government
Finalized OMB open-source policy takes industry concerns into account
Although it is still sifting through the details of OMB's new policy, one industry group is comfortable with the final product.
Digital Government
OMB unveils category management policy for mobile
Mobile devices and services get the buying scrutiny that has already been applied to laptops, desktops and software licensing.
Digital Government
GSA, OMB release shared-services framework
The guidance aims to help federal agencies migrate from old, legacy support systems to more shared functions.
Modernization
New data center guidance shifts emphasis from consolidation to optimization
OMB's Data Center Optimization Initiative gives agencies new metrics and goals for fiscal 2018.
Digital Government
GAO: Treasury, OMB must better monitor Data Act progress
The Treasury Department and the Office of Management and Budget need to better monitor agencies' efforts to implement the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, or they risk jeopardizing the law's timely enactment.
People
GSA releases playbook for enterprise risk management
The CFO Council and the Performance Improvement Council have released guidance to help agencies meet new risk management requirements in OMB’s revised Circular A-123.
Cybersecurity
OMB issues A-130 update
The long-awaited update to Circular A-130 addresses a range of cybersecurity issues, including insider threats and feds' use of personal email accounts at work.
Acquisition
OMB's new one-stop shop for digital services
A new site, developed by OMB and USDS, gives feds a one-stop shop for information and best practices for digital services acquisition.
People
The push for enterprise risk management
Savvy agency leaders are already integrating holistic ERM into decision-making processes as they wait for new guidance from OMB.
Digital Government
White House pushes agency heads to expand open data
New guidance issued by two White House offices outlines best practices for agency leaders to open more data, engage with citizens digitally and solicit public feedback.
People
DDM nominee looks to transition, IT modernization
Andrew Mayock, the president's nominee for deputy director of OMB, said his priorities would be modernizing IT, cutting costs and ensuring a seamless transition to the next administration.
Acquisition
Scott: ITMF paybacks won't be an issue
The federal CIO says agencies will be compelled to pay back their loans as modern IT systems come online. But some on Capitol Hill still have their doubts.
People
Why Beth Angerman sees a shared-services opportunity
Hacks, tight budgets and oversight are driving a governmentwide push to shared services.
Acquisition
New procurement rule boosts price transparency
GSA hailed a big change to transactional data reporting rules for its Federal Supply Schedules Program as a pivotal moment in procurement.
People
'Policy' and 'operations': Don’t choose one over the other
Steve Kelman argues that government needs more leaders with experience in both areas.
Digital Government
White House, Senate at odds over Census funding
The administration is concerned that a Senate appropriations bill starves the Census Bureau of $100 million needed to complete the 2020 Census design.
Cybersecurity
White House looks to put more muscle behind cyber plan
White House tech officials are looking to put more weight behind CNAP for the next administration.
Modernization
